Dedicated to the conservation and preservation of cold water fisheries

Whether a beginner wanting to learn, experienced but wanting to see new water, or just have a fun day on the streams with others, our Fish With a Friend program is great fun. More information will be posted on the website as each event nears. Contact Fred Kallmeyer (fredkall@aol.com) to be put on the email list that will go out before each trip.

Originally advertised for April 14th, the clean-up day was moved to the 21st due to too many conflicting activities needing volunteers. So, join our host, Chuck Hoysa and the rest of the Chapter volunteers for our annual Rapidan River Clean-up/Picnic/fishing tune-up on Saturday, April 21st. Plan to meet at the Criglersville Elementary School in Criglersville at 9 AM. We’ll begin with the clean-up, followed by the picnic – and then the fly fishing tune-up. For your fishing tune-up, bring water, insect repellent, rod outfit, leaders, flies – Bead Head nymphs (Hares Ear, Pheasant Tail, Prince, etc. sizes 12-16), & wading gear.

Our Kid’s Day/Heritage Day will begin at 9:00am and run until 4:00pm’ish on Saturday, April 7th, where we join up with Graves Mountain Lodge and the Virgina Department of Game and Inland Fisheries -VDGIF, along with other supporting TU Chapters, for a day along the section of Rose River at Graves Mountain Lodge. This event will be open for kids 12 and under to fish for stocked trout in the Rose River there at Graves Mountain, and our event is accompanied by a multitude of other venues and exhibits.

In addition to our own TU Membership Table, we’ll have fly tying demonstrations, fly casting demonstrations and instructions, and and stream/aquatic educational demonstration. Our Chapter originated the Kid’s Day event years ago, and have since joined it with the Virginia Heritage Day where we team up with Jimmy Graves of Graves Mountain, and the VDGIF for this annual family event – – so, for those of you not serving in the volunteer/support effort for this event, please bring your families and come join us for a great time!!

Join Danny Delongis and Fred Kallmeyer for our Fish With a Friend outing on the Rapidan River. Plan to meet at the “Junction Pool” up on the river at 10 AM. Bring water, snacks, insect repellent, rod outfit, leaders, flies & wading gear.

We had a great turnout at the 2012 Rapidan Chapter Annual Fishing Show. Many thanks to all who volunteered and to the almost 400 attendees. We are collecting the many pictures that were taken. Check back often to see the new pictures that will be added.

Treasurer–Doug Farmer–Chapter shirts have been selected (long sleeve, light material, tan with two logos proposed (NTU and Rapidan TU) for embroidery. Chatper approved the recommendations with a brighter yellow fly (if possible) on the Rapdian TU logo. The shirts will be $45. Email Doug Farmer (defarmer12@comcast.net) with size. Pay Doug upon shirt delivery, or with order. Read more »

Hi All-Thanks for supporting the Rapidan TU fishing show and its kids & conservation projects. The following is the list of all prize winners. Winners who were not present will be contacted Sunday, and delivery arrangements made.